News from February 2023
Case activity for Scott Meadows vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anita Meadows and Scott Meadows against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 1.
Case activity for Steven Lawton vs Syngenta Agent on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steven Lawton against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 1.
Feb. 1: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
IL Supreme Court: Biometrics class actions can include claims over five years, not just one
The decision turned back another effort by businesses to limit the reach and impact of the state's stringent biometrics privacy law, which has been used to target thousands of businesses with massive class actions, primarily over employee fingerprint scans when punching time clocks
Court activity on Feb. 1: Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds vs Green Mount Catholic Cemetery
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds against Charles Dennis York and Green Mount Catholic Cemetery on Feb. 1: 'Sbclerk's Judgment. Approved By Judge J. Phil Gilbert On 2/1/2023. (jdh) (entered: 02/01/2023)'.
High-tax Illinois loses people, low-tax states gain in 2022
Low-tax states attract the majority of movers, while high-tax states push them away. Illinois takes nearly 13% of all money made in the state as taxes, and lost 141,656 residents in 2022.
Marketing employee for Belleville hospice allegedly terminated for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
BENTON – Lisa Mann of Williamson County claims Hospice of Southern Illinois discriminated against her religion when it fired her for refusing Covid-19 vaccination.
Suit alleges deceased Caseyville nursing home resident received negligent care
BELLEVILLE – A wrongful death suit was filed against Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center alleging negligent care contributed to the death of a resident.
Case activity for Dunkley vs Afscme on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on Feb. 1.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Key Appointments
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration.
Court activity on Jan. 31: Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds vs Green Mount Catholic Cemetery
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds against Charles Dennis York and Green Mount Catholic Cemetery on Jan. 31: 'Sbstipulation Of Dismissal By Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Charles Dennis York. (Brundridge, Contessa) (entered: 01/31/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 31: Dunkley vs Afscme
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on Jan. 31.
Jan. 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County jurors return defense verdict in favor of Taco Bell in slip, fall suit
A St. Clair County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Taco Bell in a suit alleging a woman was injured when she slipped and fell on compacted snow and ice outside the O’Fallon restaurant.
Five reasons why the latest spin on Chicago's murder problem is dead wrong
It’s back. Namely, that specious argument that Chicago’s murder problem is nothing much to worry about because there’ve been other years when the total was considerably higher. The “So what? It used to be worse” argument is utter nonsense and callous, dehumanizing, and dangerous.
AG Raoul's office allegedly 'working on securing' $1,350 sanction for discovery violations
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has failed to cut a $1,350 check his client has owed to Carbondale lawyer Shari Rhode since October.
Madison County real estate Dec. 19-23
A Pontoon Beach property sold for more than $6 million as part of the Madison County real estates for Dec. 19-23.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 10-14
A Belleville property sold for more than $500,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Oct. 10-14.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 6-10
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Feb. 6-10.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 31
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 31 in the suits below: